[New post] Chicago Sports Recap: 8/22/21

Steve Ekim 14, 2021

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Chicago Sports Recap: 8/22/21

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Chicago White Sox 0 - Tampa Bay Rays 9

Highlights: Backup catcher Francisco Mejía had a three-run double, five Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a seven-hitter, and the Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 9-0 on Sunday in a matchup of AL division leaders. Austin Meadows had three RBI for Tampa Bay, which took the final two games of the series after the White Sox won the opener 7-5 in 11 innings. The Rays outscored Chicago 17-4 in the two wins. The Rays loaded the bases with two outs in the sixth against Garrett Crochet. José Ruiz entered and gave up Mejía's hit that made it 6-0. Four Tampa Bay relievers followed Chris Archer, who departed with left hip tightness after allowing one hit over two innings. It was Archer's first start since leaving a game April 10 against the New York Yankees with right forearm tightness. Read more at: https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401228916 (AP)

Kansas City Royals 9 - Chicago Cubs 1

Highlights: Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 9-1 on Sunday for a sweep of their weekend series. It was Chicago's franchise-record 13th consecutive loss at Wrigley Field. Benintendi and Carlos Santana each had three hits in Kansas City's sixth win in seven games. Hunter Dozier doubled and drove in two runs. Royals right-hander Carlos Hernández (4-1) struck out a career-high eight in seven innings, also a career best. He allowed one run and four hits. Frank Schwindel had two hits for the Cubs, who have dropped 18 of 22 since trading away stars Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Báez and Craig Kimbrel. Read more at: https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401228918 (AP)